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r.RnFTZ
MODEL NUMBER 917.372833
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
Service
®Adjustments
®Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
153581
12.08.95
ks
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 r.RnFTZ MODEL NUMBER 917.372833 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service ®Adjustments ®Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153581 12.08.95 Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACH INE tS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.

  • Page 3: Capacity

    Sears wiii repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS ........STORAGE ... ;............CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROU BLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-30 OPERATION ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSORI Itll ........These accessories were available when this !awn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL mower, Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 ASSE TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) Insert ieg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. (Frames must be fu|ly seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.

  • Page 8: Engine

    OPERATIO KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product;...

  • Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar

    OPERATION ,i ¸ ,...... The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety ..

  • Page 10: Storage

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK OiL (See Fig, 9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the ful! line on the dipstick.

  • Page 11: Cutting Height

    HIHPH] ........ OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TiPS iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX 1/3 TRASH. "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOME RESPON ILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover E i (Self-Propelled Mowers) R i ChecWSharpenlReplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers) I_ I Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER .CRANK- BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT ADAPTER nance. KEYWAY TIRES Keep tires free of gasotine, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harmrubber. BLADE • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

  • Page 14: Service

    CUSTOIVlE ESPONSi LITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF orSG. Select the oiYsSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER FIG. 12 BACK PLATE -20 _ 30" 32 _ 40 °...
  • Page 15 ERVICE AN ADJUST ENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ® Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING...

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figso 16 Thru 18) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered foryour MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handtes are shipped imounted in the medium low position.

  • Page 17: Handle

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 18 SERVICE OTES...

  • Page 19: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS ....PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372833...

  • Page 21: Engine Zone Control

    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372833 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145646X479 3755187 Upper Handle Thread Cutting Screw w/Seres 5/I6°18 x 3/4 130861 Engine Zone Control Cabie 140629X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 74350424 Hex Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1-t/2 140628X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 4133170X479...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372833...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372833 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Pan Head Tapping Screw #!0-24 x 2-3/4 145755 Control Cable Assembly 87866 Hex Washer HeadScrew #10-24 x 3/4 Control Head Kit 750097 48385 Drive Cover Locknut #t0-24 137088 63601 Hex Fiange Nut 144929...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.372833 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4_20 x 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 Helical Gear 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22"ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.372833 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NO. 128802-0840-01 ..969_ 971A @ 634 ,37_• 1!6@91 _ 116_0 I...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22"ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.372833 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NO. 128802-0840-01 _ 615 592 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22"ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO, 917,372833 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NO. = 128802-0840-01 670A 842_ 524 O 358 GASKET ii ¸ i i.l,i 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR 605 ._ 447 _,, _1...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22"ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.372833 ENGINE BRiGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NO, 128802-0840-01 94-9 30_;_ _332...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22"ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO, 917.372833 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NO. 128802-0840-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 493737 Slinger, Oil 293708 Bushing, Cylinder 272199 * Gasket, Intake Elbow...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22"ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.372833 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NO. 128802-0840-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor - - - *** Washer, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only)
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 CRI:IFTSMnN <+ OWNER'S 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower witi be found on a MODEL NO.
  • Page 33 NOTES...
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTES...

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